An Adaptive Human Computer Interface (HCI) for Improved Learning in the Electronic Classroom

To improve operational readiness for USN personnel while simultaneously reducing training cost and time, a need exists to improve training efficiency by improving the human computer interface (HCI) in the Electronic Classroom TECH REACH Inc. will develop and demonstrate a new automated HC1 that assesses an individual's preferred modes of information access (viz., visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) and adapts the training material to the individual student's learning profile. This HC1 represents a true advancement in the state-of-the-art of computer based training (CBT), by emulating the way a skilled instructor efficiently presents material adapted to meet the needs of individual students. New full screen interactive video hardware, under development by Paragon Technologies, Inc., will also be incorporated in a prototype. TECH REACH Inc. will be assisted by consultants from the Pennsylvania State University Computer Based Education Laboratory (CBEL). TECH REACH Inc. has proven experience in developing new computer based training, intelligent computer aided instruction (ICAI), job performance aids/subperformance aids, electronic technical reference (ETR), and individual computer based training courseware for DoD and USN operations and for the commercial sale. TECH REACH Inc.'s team includes experienced CBT researchers, instruction designers, and USN experienced training specialists.